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GL06 BWH

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,165 mi
Last recorded117,165 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BWH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,165 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tray sand covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,060 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 aslo worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 aslo worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,060 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 18 May 2018 81,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,531 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,092 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 32,568 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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GL06 BWH is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 74,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL06 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL06 BWH registered?

GL06 BWH is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is GL06 BWH safe to buy?

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